Galapagos - Santa Cruz and Isabela. 6 Days Tours

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Galapagos - Santa Cruz and Isabela. 6 Days Tours

6 Days Starting in Ecuador and ending in Santa Cruz, Ecuador

Visiting: Santa Cruz, Isabela, Isabela Island

Tour operator:

BM Tours

Tour code:

448978

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

Tour operated in:

English

From: $1188 $1132 Travel Club discount: -$56

NB: Prices correct on 19-Sep-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Embark on a 6-day adventure through the enchanting Galapagos Islands, exploring the diverse wildlife and stunning landscapes of Santa Cruz and Isabela. This tour offers an immersive experience with visits to iconic sites like the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, Tortuga Bay, and the Sierra Negra Volcano. Enjoy guided tours, snorkeling with marine life, and witnessing unique volcanic formations. Accommodations on both islands and daily breakfasts are included, along with airport transfers and a specialized guide to enhance your journey. This package is perfect for nature enthusiasts seeking an unforgettable encounter with the local fauna and breathtaking scenery.

Highlights

This tour will let you know two islands of the enchanted archipelago of Galapagos, Santa Cruz and Isabela
Entrance to the ranch in the upper part of Santa Cruz Island, where the iconic tortoises are breeding
Visit to the Charles Darwin Scientific Station to learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises
Walk to Tortuga Bay, a beautiful beach known for nesting turtles, marine iguanas, sharks, and sea turtles
Tour to Sierra Negra Volcano and a walk in Volcan Chico
Tour to the tunnels with views of lava formations, sea lions, and snorkeling with sea turtles and sharks
Bay tour in Santa Cruz, including visits to Lobería and Channel Shark

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Puerto Ayora

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Santa Cruz

Transfer in + Higher Land of Santa Cruz
Transfer in: Our guide will be waiting for you at the airport wth a signal with your name in order to do the transfer to Santa Cruz island
High Land:.- Upper part Santa Cruz Island Entrance to the ranch, where the iconic tortoise are breeding.
Charles Darwin Scientific Station: is an Interpretation Center open to the public and you can also learn about the breeding program for giant tortoises in captivity and their repatriation
Accomodation in Santa Cruz

Day 2 : Isabela

Location: Isabela

Accommodation Name: Isabela Island

Tortuga Bay + Ferry to Isabela
Tortuga Bay: You will move towards the entrance of the road to Tortuga Bay, which we will do this by a walk of about 45 minutes to get to a beautiful beach nesting turtles. Tortuga Bay is known for being one of the longest beaches of white sand, where you can go swimming, snorkeling. You will see marine iguanas, sharks and sea turtles.
Ferry from Santa Cruz to Isabela
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 3 : Tour To Sierra Negra Volcano

Location: Isabela Island

Accommodation Name: Isabela Island

Tour to Sierra Negra Volcano
IThe tour starts early in the morning after we picked you up from your hotel in Isabela, after that you will proceed to take a walk in the Volcan Chico is located northwest of the boiler, so it is not affected by the mist that always rushes in the southeast sector of the high islands.
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 4 : Puerto Villamil

Location: Isabela Island

Accommodation Name: Isabela Island

Meals Included: Lunch

Tour to the tunnels
The tour starts at approximately 08 AM in which we first headed to Roca Unión a small islet located in the open sea where you can see Pelicans, Nazca Boobies and Patas Azules Boobies and the occasional sea lion resting the rocks.After this short stop you will navigate for approximately 45 minutes to reach one of the most beautiful rock lava formations landscapes of the Galapagos Islands, it is called tunnels since in ancient eruptions, the lava passed below the formed land tunnels that then collapsed and gave rise to these arches over the water where you can clearly see vegetation that comes out of the rocks, the crystal clear water, the sea lions flutter between the arches.Subsequently, we move to the site known as Finados to snorkel with sea turtles, sharks "Tintoreras", golden rays, eagle rays, Seahorses, fish such as Surgeons, Damicelas ,. The tour includes a light box lunch on the boat after having done both activities, after lunch we prepare for the return to Isabela at about 2:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Accomodation in Isabela Island

Day 5 : Ferry To Santa Cruz + Bay Tour

Location: Santa Cruz

Accommodation Name: Santa Cruz

Ferry to Santa Cruz + Bay tour
-Ferry from Isabela to Santa Cruz -Transfer in the hotel.-Bay Tour: First, you will visit the "Lobería". It is a small island located two miles away, where the sea lions, a lot of invertebrates, fish and sea lions.Then we moved to "Channel Shark" is a fissure or crack crevices formed by magmatic chamber where the sharks are sleeping sharks ravine and are completely harmless. Among the lava rocks can be observed also oceanic birds. Back to the hotel.
Accomodation in Santa Cruz

Day 6 : Santa Cruz

Location: Santa Cruz

Meals Included: Breakfast

Transfer out to the Airport
After the breakfast in the hotel our driver will pick you up at the lobby to take you to the airport

What's Included

Meals

Breakfast is included.
Transfers

Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back are included.
Guided Tours

A specialized guide is included.
Accommodation

Accommodation in Isabela Island and Santa Cruz is included.

What's Not Included

Transit Control Card

Transit Control Card Ingala costs USD 20 at the airport in Quito or Guayaquil per person.
Galapagos National Park Entrance Fee

Entrance to the Galapagos National Park costs $50 for Mercosur countries and USD 100 for foreigners.
Bus Lobito

Bus Lobito costs $5 per person.
Santa Cruz Dock Fee

Santa Cruz dock fee is $1.
Isabela Island Dock Fee

Isabela Island dock fee is $10.
Inter-Island Water Cabs

Inter-island water cabs cost $1.

Know Before You Go

Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
No public transportation nearby
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
From the lobby of your hotel, docks or arrives in the airport.

Mode of Transport

Transportation includes airport transfers, inter-island ferries, and local transfers to various tour sites, ensuring a seamless travel experience throughout your journey.

Accommodation

Enjoy comfortable accommodations on both Isabela Island and Santa Cruz, with stays in local hotels that provide a cozy and convenient base for your Galapagos adventure.

Check out our Q&As

What kind of wildlife can I expect to see during the tour?

During the tour, you can expect to see a variety of wildlife including giant tortoises at the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, marine iguanas, sharks, sea turtles at Tortuga Bay, and various bird species such as Pelicans, Nazca Boobies, and Patas Azules Boobies at Roca Unión. You may also encounter sea lions, golden rays, eagle rays, and seahorses during snorkeling activities.
What activities are included in the tour?

The tour includes a variety of activities such as visiting the Charles Darwin Scientific Station, walking to Tortuga Bay for swimming and snorkeling, a ferry ride to Isabela Island, a tour to the Sierra Negra Volcano, a visit to the tunnels at Puerto Villamil, and a Bay Tour in Santa Cruz which includes visiting 'Lobería' and 'Channel Shark'.
What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?

On the first day, you will be transferred from the airport to Santa Cruz Island. You will visit the higher land of Santa Cruz, including a ranch where giant tortoises are breeding, and the Charles Darwin Scientific Station. Accommodation will be provided in Santa Cruz.
What should I know before going on this tour?

You should know that a passport is required for this tour. Additionally, the tour is not wheelchair or stroller accessible, not suitable for pets, and there is no public transportation nearby. It is also not recommended for people with back problems, pregnant travelers, or people with heart conditions.
Are there any additional fees not included in the tour price?

Yes, there are additional fees not included in the tour price such as the Transit Control Card Ingala ($20 per person), entrance to the Galapagos National Park ($50 for Mercosur countries and $100 for foreigners), bus lobito ($5 per person), Santa Cruz dock fee ($1), Isabela Island dock fee ($10), and inter-island water cabs ($1).

What happens on the last day of the tour?

On the last day of the tour, after breakfast at the hotel, a driver will pick you up from the lobby to take you to the airport for your departure.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

In each tour we provide a tour guide, if the tour is private you will have it for your own, if the tour is shared the guide will take care of the whole gropup
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It will depend on which tour and at what time it has started
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

Our guides still using masks and also constantly cleaning their hands
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

Cancellation fees tend to increase when the arrival date is closer. BM TOURS will do its best to keep these expenses as low as possible according to the policy established
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

The operation is made by local guides, due this, the revenue stays in the country
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

The shared tours has a minimum of 2 passengers
What documents will I receive before I travel?

You will receive a voucher with the confirmation
How long has the tour company been trading?

16 years
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Depending on the tour the hotel includes the breakfast or the whole meals but all of them had the safety regulations

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